Dark Vileplume #30
📉 Dip AlertFrom Team Rocket, Dark Vileplume (#30) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $8.42 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Dark Vileplume #30. Sell on your own schedule.
Dark Vileplume at a glance
- Rare rarity.
- Team Rocket, Base series, 2000.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Trades around $8.42 on TCGplayer.
Dark Vileplume price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Vileplume #30.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.33
- Mid
- $7.66
- High
- —
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Dark Vileplume a good deal?
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About Dark Vileplume #30
Printed as #30 in Team Rocket, Dark Vileplume belongs to the Base series and dates to 2000. A Grass-type (60 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Unlimited printing is priced near $8.42, with listings from $4.33 to —.
“Perhaps because of their strong-smelling pollen, other Pokémon do not approach areas where Vileplumes live.”
Printed flavour text on the Team Rocket #30 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #30 / 82
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Gloom
- Pokédex
- #45
- Released
- 2000/04/24
Dark Vileplume attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Vileplume #30 — the playability layer behind the price.
Hay Fever
No Trainer cards can be played. This power stops working while Dark Vileplume is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Petal Whirlwind
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads. If you get 2 or more heads, Dark Vileplume is now Confused (after dealing damage).
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Hay Fever
- Attacks
- 1
Dark Vileplume price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Vileplume #30.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Unlimited at $8.42.
In the $8.42 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $8.42 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Dark Vileplume, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Dark Vileplume price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Dark Vileplume, with a recorded low of $8.42 and high of $15.03; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 18.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 44%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Dark Vileplume?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Dark Vileplume at $8.42 nets roughly $7.00 on eBay, $7.05 on TCGplayer, $7.65 via Cardmarket, $7.20 on Whatnot or $8.42 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.42.
As a rare card, Dark Vileplume sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Dark Vileplume #30.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Dark Vileplume?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Vileplume #30 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Dark Vileplume #30.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $8.42 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $54.40 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-56.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Dark Vileplume within Team Rocket
Dark Vileplume ranks #34 of 40 tracked Team Rocket cards by market value, against a set median of $39.49.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 18%.
The set's top card is Dark Dragonite (#5), valued at $531.53.
What makes Dark Vileplume valuable
- Its Grass typing means Dark Vileplume has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Dark Vileplume is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Dark Vileplume dates to 2000, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
Buying & selling Dark Vileplume
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Dark Vileplume can realise well above the $4.33 low end.
- Bulk lots of Dark Vileplume can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Unlimited market of $8.42 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- For Dark Vileplume, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Unlimited prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Dark Vileplume value questions
What is the value of Dark Vileplume?
The current TCGplayer market value is $8.42 for the Unlimited printing, with a low of $4.33 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Dark Vileplume a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Dark Vileplume?
Dark Vileplume is a Rare card from Team Rocket (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Dark Vileplume are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Unlimited ($8.42). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dark Vileplume?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.42. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Dark Vileplume?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
